Pusa Krishi Student Applications 2026
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Quick Answer
Equity-free grant up to ₹4L for student innovators with agri ideas or prototypes.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Pusa Krishi, ICAR-IARI
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 17 May 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Pusa Krishi, ICAR-IARI. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Student Applications 2026 track is the dedicated student route into the Pusa Krishi Incubation Program, run by ICAR–IARI under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It supports student innovators working on ideas or prototypes in agriculture, food, and rural innovation.
Selected students receive grant-in-aid of up to ₹4 lakh, structured as a non-dilutive grant with no equity taken. Company registration is not mandatory. Beyond capital, students get mentorship from IARI scientists, exposure to the Pusa campus research infrastructure, and entry into Pusa Krishi's agripreneur ecosystem.
Applications close on 17 May 2026 (11:59 PM).
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Pusa Krishi is the agri-business incubator run by ICAR-IARI in New Delhi, operating as the institute's ZTM & BPD Unit on the Pusa campus at 110012. It says it was set up as an incubator under ICAR-IARI in 2014, and describes itself as a nodal agency under the Ministry of…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Up to ₹4 lakh in non-dilutive grant-in-aid for student innovators in agriculture, food, and rural innovation. Selected students also get mentorship from IARI scientists and access to the Pusa campus research and incubation infrastructure.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Application fee
- Free
Timelines & Process
Application Fee
Free
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Pusa Krishi Student track?
Current students with an idea or prototype in agriculture, food, or rural innovation. Company registration is not mandatory.
How much funding is available?
Up to ₹4 lakh per selected student as non-dilutive grant-in-aid. Pusa Krishi does not take equity.
Do I need a registered company?
No. The Student track is designed for student innovators and does not require a registered entity at application time.
Is there an application fee?
No. Application is free of cost. Apply directly through the Pusa Krishi portal — no third parties are authorised.
What is the deadline?
17 May 2026 at 11:59 PM is the last date to apply.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
